Food Service Technician - PRN - Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Mercy Co; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking a friendly Food Service Worker I to handle dishwashing, cold prep, salad production, serving, cashier tasks, tray passing and cleaning as part of the food service team.

This PRN, rotating weekends/holidays role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and accurate preparation of meals, with English communication and punctuality required; Mercy offers supportive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a service-related environment.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work with a variety of foods and maintain hygiene.
• Attendance and punctuality are required.

Responsibilities

• Washes dishes and handles cold prep and salad production.
• Washes dishes and handles cold prep and salad production.
• Wears proper uniform and maintains cleanliness of work areas.
• Serves meals and operates as cashier when needed.
• Passes trays, loads carts and performs general cleaning.
• Receives deliveries and handles basic receiving tasks.

Skills

Maintains relationships with patients

Courteous communication

Food handling safety

Attendance and punctuality

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Food Service Worker I (FSW-I) does all the functions that are not cooking related, i.e., washing dishes, cold prep, salad production, serving, cashier, tray passing, loading carts, general cleaning and receiving.

Position Details:

Location

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

1400 US Highway 61

Festus,Missouri63028

Hours/Schedule

PRN (As Needed

Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Qualifications:

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Preferred Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in a service-related environment/industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains relationship with patients and customers to attain quality satisfaction of food.
• Is courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all patients, guests, team members, and hospital personnel.
• Ability to work in direct contact with a variety of foods.
• Able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality).
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.